# Budorcas Taxicolor The Budorcas Taxicolor, also known as the takin, is a big, furry animal that looks like a mix between a goat and a cow! They love to roam the steep mountains and eat lots of grass and leaves. - **Category:** [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/mammal) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Habitat:** They live in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas. - **Also known as:** Buddhist Goat, Himalayan Goat, Takin ![Budorcas Taxicolor](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Budorcas_taxicolor01.jpg&width=800) Photo: No machine-readable author provided. JoJan assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Budorcas_taxicolor01.jpg) ## Appearance The Budorcas Taxicolor is a large, sturdy mammal with a shaggy, golden-yellow to reddish-brown coat. It has a distinctive 'Roman' nose and a hump on its shoulders. Both males and females possess short, robust, ringed horns that curve upwards. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Mammalia - **Order:** Artiodactyla - **Family:** Bovidae - **Genus:** Budorcas ## Interesting facts - Takin calves are born with a distinct dark stripe running down their back. - Takins have unique facial fur that protects them from harsh mountain winds. - Their unique 'moo-like' call can sound surprisingly similar to a cow in the mountains! - They can climb incredibly high, up to 14,000 feet in the Himalayas! ## Special abilities - **Mountain Navigator:** Budorcas Taxicolor has specialized hooves with two toes and a dewclaw that help them grip steep, icy mountain slopes. - **Climate Shield:** Budorcas Taxicolor has a thick, oily coat that repels water and keeps them warm in cold, snowy environments. - **Scenty Smokescreen:** Budorcas Taxicolor can produce a strong, musky odor that helps them communicate and deter predators. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 160-220 cm - **Weight:** 250-400 kg - **Lifespan:** 12-18 years - **Speed:** 40 km/h - **Litter Size:** 1 - **Gestation:** 200-220 days ## Diet & Feeding These mountain grazers munch on a variety of plants, leaves, and bamboo shoots found in their high-altitude homes. - **Primary Foods:** Bamboo, Rhododendron leaves, Willow shoots, Evergreen oak leaves, Lichens, Grasses - **Foraging Method:** Foraging ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** [Snow Leopard](https://www.snappit.app/explore/snow-leopard) (*Panthera uncia*) — Major predator, especially for young or weakened takins. - **Eaten by:** [Brown Bear](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brown-bear) (*Ursus arctos*) — Occasionally preys on takins, especially during resource-scarce periods. - **Eats:** Arrow Bamboo (*Fargesia spathacea*) — Commonly browses on this bamboo species in its habitat. - **Eats:** Himalayan Birch (*Betula utilis*) — Feeds on the leaves and bark of this common mountain tree. ## Traits - [Furry](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/furry): Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Herbivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/herbivorous): This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Endangered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/endangered): Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future. ## Collections - [Mammals](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/mammals) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Stay at a safe distance and do not approach wild animals. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Budorcas Taxicolor? Compare ears, muzzle, tail, feet and coat markings. Size is hard to judge without something nearby for scale, and young mammals may not have adult coloring yet. Mammal Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Budorcas Taxicolor? 160-220 cm ### How much does Budorcas Taxicolor weigh? 250-400 kg ### How long does Budorcas Taxicolor live? 12-18 years ### How fast can Budorcas Taxicolor move? 40 km/h ### What does Budorcas Taxicolor eat? These mountain grazers munch on a variety of plants, leaves, and bamboo shoots found in their high-altitude homes. ### Where is Budorcas Taxicolor usually found? They live in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas. ### How does Budorcas Taxicolor hunt? Foraging ## More Mammals - [Eastern Fox Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-fox-squirrel) (*Sciurus niger*) - [Eastern Cottontail](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-cottontail) (*Sylvilagus floridanus*) - [Eastern Chipmunk](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-chipmunk) (*Tamias striatus*) - [California Ground Squirrel](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-ground-squirrel) (*Otospermophilus beecheyi*) --- Source: [Budorcas Taxicolor: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/budorcas-taxicolor)